Brookings: Topics - Environmental Protection Agency

Carbon Offsets and the Emerging Climate Coalition

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the Senate discusses the Waxman-Markey bill, Brian Mignone writes that architects of climate policy would do well to heed key lessons from the House debate. Mignone believes well-designed guidelines toward carbon offsets should enhance three key objectives, including political support for cap-and-trade, and preserve or enhance the environmental integrity of the broader policy.

Budget 2010: Sustainability and Quality Places

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Bradley argues that sustainable growth strengthens existing cities and communities, conserves fiscal and natural resources, and advances U.S. efforts to address climate change and achieve energy independence—a central theme of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program’s Blueprint for American Prosperity

The Long and Winding Road: Automotive Fuel Economy and American Politics

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The United States has been largely unsuccessful in reducing its petroleum consumption by regulating the fuel economy of motor vehicles. Pietro Nivola proposes a move towards a comprehensive carbon tax, which could reduce gasoline consumption more effectively and curtail carbon emissions from other, more damaging sources.

How Obama Should Confront Climate Change

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Writing as the UN Conference on Climate Change occured in Poland, William Antholis and Bryan Mignone argued that over the past decade, the evidence for human-induced climate change has become one of the most widely accepted scientific findings of our time. They offer four recommendations for President Barack Obama to carry out a comprehensive and economically sensible approach to the issue.

Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges.

7 Years to Climate Midnight

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Global warming—among the most complex economic, political and diplomatic challenges of our time—has become a central focus of the presidential campaign, with both candidates supporting the creation of a cap-and-trade system that would limit national emissions. Strobe Talbott and Carlos Pascual argue that the U.S. must take the lead now in facing the annual buildup in greenhouse gas emissions that threatens global catastrophe.

Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness: Is a Collision Inevitable?

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:15:00 GMT

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June 09, 2008, 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM

On June 9, 2008, Brookings convened more than 70 stakeholders for a conference on “Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness.” The conference was led by Lael Brainard and focused on how climate change presents a new set of challenges for the world trading system and potential strategies to mitigate future conflicts.

More Than 40 Prominent Economists Urge Supreme Court To Let EPA Consider Costs and Consequences of Clean Air Regulations

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:10:27 GMT

A Brookings news release, July 2000.

Building a Secure Energy Future: A Challenge for New Presidential Leadership

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

For more than 30 years, the United States has struggled to enhance its energy security. Unfortunately, these efforts have been episodic rather than systematic. Attention to energy security reaches a fever pitch when global energy prices spike or international conflict threatens to disrupt energy trade. Jonathan Elkind presents options to meet these immense challenges head on.

The Supreme Court's EPA Ruling Isn't As Important As You Think

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Benjamin Wittes, The New Republic (4/16/07)

Ending Oil Dependence: Protecting National Security, the Environment and the Economy

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Plug-in hybrid engines, biofuels and other technologies can help end the United States' oil dependence in a generation. Doing so would provide important national security, environmental and economic benefits. A broad political consensus and game-changing technological advances create the conditions for dramatic change. Yet Presidential leadership and robust policies will be needed. There are no simple or short-term solutions.

Tackling Trade and Climate Change: Leadership on the Home Front of Foreign Policy

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

For the next President, effective leadership abroad will depend largely on marshalling bipartisan support for foreign policy at home. Combating terrorism, constricting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, reducing global poverty, promoting an efficient, equitable world trading system, and reversing the process of climate change are all issues that require far more effective diplomacy and skillful management of U.S. domestic politics.

Regulating Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Policy Brief by Robert Litan (10/2006)

A Credible Foundation for Long Term International Cooperation on Climate Change

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Warwick McKibbin and Peter Wilcoxen propose a detailed climate change policy that establishes long-term incentives for investments in new energy-sector capital, and in research and development, as well as enhancing coordination and collaboration between countries, rather than on coercion.

National Environmental Policy at 30 Years: Where Do We Go From Here?

Tue, 13 Oct 1998 09:45:00 GMT

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October 13, 1998, 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM

Approaching the thirtieth anniversary of Earth Day in 1999, Brookings held a conference on what the next generation of environmental policy should look like. EPA Administrator Carol Browner delivered the keynote address.